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cheers rob its age relatedI think you meen Redshank Jeff.
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cheers rob its age relatedI think you meen Redshank Jeff.
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I like the EM5ii with the 12-40 f2.8 if you support the lens with your left handI had the EM5-II and then the EM1. As a whole I like the EM5-II better, BUT if you're going to be using the heavier lenses (12-40mm f2.8 and bigger) then the form factor of the EM1 is much better, and why I went for this on my second venture with Olympus rather than having another EM5-II.
I have to say a really superb shot Robin , the detail in that is amazing.
I like the EM5ii with the 12-40 f2.8 if you support the lens with your left hand
I found it ok too but there’s no doubt in my mind that the 12-40mm feels better on the EM1I like the EM5ii with the 12-40 f2.8 if you support the lens with your left hand
Your probably better off seeking out genuine Olympus ones to ensure a good fit .i use the mmf.3 which is fully sealed , how it all works also depends on which lenses you use .i do have a list of compatible lenses found on the web , and some still go for very good prices indeed . At the moment I have the 50-200mm f2.8 SWD and the 12-60mm f2.8 SWD plus a EC.14 tc all work wellI've managed to bag myself a few olympus 4/3 AF lenses. Which is the best adapter to allow AF from 4/3 to M43 please?
Seen this on Amazon for just under £21 is it ok or is there a better alternative?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fotga-AF-Olympus-Adapter-replacement/dp/B00K61ZJGI
Your probably better off seeking out genuine Olympus ones to ensure a good fit .i use the mmf.3 which is fully sealed , how it all works also depends on which lenses you use .i do have a list of compatible lenses found on the web , and some still go for very good prices indeed . At the moment I have the 50-200mm f2.8 SWD and the 12-60mm f2.8 SWD plus a EC.14 tc all work well
I found it ok too but there’s no doubt in my mind that the 12-40mm feels better on the EM1
your probably gonna find the 50-200 fast becomes your favourite lens Chris .. it is mine lightning fast and sharp as a razor . also takes the 1.4 without losing speed or sharpness.. coming back to convertors they also do a mmf-1 and a mmf-2 which are not weather sealed although the amazon one is probably worth a punt if its supplied by amazon for next day delivery , heard of some cheap Chinese ones that dont line up properly so be careful read the comments before buying.Thanks Jeff, I got a complete kit locally inc body, 4 lenses (2x good 1x decent and 1x not so good) reflectors, tripods, etc.
The 3 worthwhile lenses are - 50-200mm SWD 2.8 with padded case, Sigma 50mm f1.4, Olympus, 14-54mm f2.8. Also a 2x telecon EC-20.
The mmf-3 is bloody expensive though on first look lol, it's more than I paid for the lot. I'll keep an eye on used ones on ebay. Thank you for the info.
Thanks Robin. I so wish I'd worked out about the IS a day earlier!.... For me the go-karting shot is ace - Very nice indeed!
your probably gonna find the 50-200 fast becomes your favourite lens Chris .. it is mine lightning fast and sharp as a razor . also takes the 1.4 without losing speed or sharpness.. coming back to convertors they also do a mmf-1 and a mmf-2 which are not weather sealed although the amazon one is probably worth a punt if its supplied by amazon for next day delivery , heard of some cheap Chinese ones that dont line up properly so be careful read the comments before buying.
if you got it really cheap your lucky the 50-200 goes for between £200 -£500 on its own
Not that we need to be told the results, but I found this video comparing prints from a Canon 5DIV and EM1-II and it seemed to surprise them (I skipped most of it tbh and just viewed from the bit when they actually start comparing prints).
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGn3yPl59ZM
Wow that's fabulous!Showing off the image quality offered by the Olympus 300mm F/4 Pro shot at F/4. Handheld on M1X. Lake Kerkini, Greece.
There would have been smoother softer bokeh if shot on full-frame equivalent (600mm) but the m4/3 system offers a slightly deeper DoF and that can actually be an advantage sometimes - It depends what floats your boat.
DALMATION PELICAN HEAD PORTRAIT by Robin Procter, on Flickr
[THANKS TO EVERYBODY WHO LIKES AND/OR COMMENTS ON MY PICTURES - IT IS ALWAYS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED]
Is this your Em1ii that went back for repair or your new Em1?just after doing the above shot , I sat back in the car and was doing some chimping ,I began to notice that the shots where I had missed focus tended to be sharper than the ones where it was critically on the eye .. the penny dropped although I have been getting sharp shots the soft ones have been bothering me .MICRO ADJUST came to mind . I went home and this time checked shots on the computer against focus points on camera (Lightroom plug in dont work for Macs and olympus) yep I wasn't imaging it . got my micro adjust gear out and have found it was front focussing quite a bit . set the camera just need to check it out in the field now
just after doing the above shot , I sat back in the car and was doing some chimping ,I began to notice that the shots where I had missed focus tended to be sharper than the ones where it was critically on the eye .. the penny dropped although I have been getting sharp shots the soft ones have been bothering me .MICRO ADJUST came to mind . I went home and this time checked shots on the computer against focus points on camera (Lightroom plug in dont work for Macs and olympus) yep I wasn't imaging it . got my micro adjust gear out and have found it was front focussing quite a bit . set the camera just need to check it out in the field now
on the mk2 bebop apparently its a common fault .. now set to -2 and on the test bed looks far better time will tell in general useIs this your Em1ii that went back for repair or your new Em1?
I have a graduated test card Terry ,. I have noticed softness on distant birds that was not noticeable on the g.80 and also the mk1 body seems better with the lens to hence my checking today . hopefully I can let you know more later in the weekJeff as you aware I have just moved over to Olympus gear have to say pleased so far but is there any tips going forward with any lens to check and correct front focus/back focus on Olympus systems or do you have standard check that you use no matter what system you have had. I have used the 3 batteries in a row test and adjusted around this but given that M 3/4 gives a slightly more increased depth of field if my 3 battery test is a worth check and test.
I was spoilt on my Canon system using Focal to dial in lenses and it did work really well. Just curious if there is a better way in case I need it
yes you can on the mk1 and mk2 , cog wheel AF focus adjustDidn't think you could micro adjust focus on a mirrorless camera and lens.
Always seen it as one of the selling points, none of that messing about two clicks one way, three the other.
Never seen it on any menu from my Olympus or Panasonic cameras, nor Fuji for that matter either.
yes you can on the mk1 and mk2 , cog wheel AF focus adjust
not only can you micro adjust lenses on the mk1 and mk2 you can also stipulate near or tele adjustments . and also put in if required different adjustments for EVERY SINGLE FOCUS POINT ..for instance you could make a central cluster of 9 points at -5 then de-focus all other points at i.e +20 a extreme example but its possible .Never knew that, presumably because they use a different AF system to the Panasonic DFD
Didn't think you could micro adjust focus on a mirrorless camera and lens.
Always seen it as one of the selling points, none of that messing about two clicks one way, three the other.
Olympus Pro price increase coming soon to the UK/Europe? Hence me pulling the trigger on the 300mm PRO last night as it was on my list of lenses I intended to purchase $400 (£300ish) price increase on the 300mm seems steep to me.
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/olympus-confirms-price-rise-for-pro-lenses-on-01-february
" to increase the prices by such a marked amount seems a tad odd" agree if it actually happens for the UK, maybe the US prices have been low for sometime and Olympus are looking to pull prices into line with the rest of the world. The move to from China to Vietnam with an increased cost base would surprise me as it was quoted in the article (I work in manufacturing for a global player our plant network is across the globe and our Vietnam plant has one of the lowest base costs)